Valve



Sept. 2o, 1938.

W. B. COLLINS ET AL VALVE Filed NOV. 8, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet l www 'Sept'.v 20, 1938- w. B. COLLINS ETAL VALVE Filed Nov. 8, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 L.. i/711411 PIHHWIA I Patented Sept. 20, 1938 UNITED STATES VALVE William B. collins and Walter W.

Angeles, Calif.

Boggs, Los

Application November 8, 1935, Serial No. 48,832

11 cla-ums.v (ol. 25p-2 7) This invention relates to a valve and it is a `general object of the invention to provide a simple, practical and particularly effective valve.

`Another object of this invention is to provide 5 a valve that is dependable and eiiective in handling fluids at high pressures land that is easy to `open and close regardless of thek pressure and flow conditions.

Another object of this invention is to provide a valve embodying a novel and very efficient sealing element or valve proper capable of preventing the passage and leakage of iluid under high pressures through the valve.

`Another object of this invention is to provide an improved valve that does not become jammed or frozen when under high pressures or when it has remained closed or open` for a long period. The sealing element or valve proper embodied in the valve of the present invention'is movable through a finished cylinder and embodies packing that may be released or freed before shifting the valve between the closed and open positions so that the closure element or valve proper may be operatedv with a minimum of effort and does not become frozen in the manner of valves embodying tapered plugs, etc.

, Another object of this invention is to provide a valve embodying a piston type valve element on which the radial pressures as well as the longitudinal pressures are balanced whereby it is floating or is substantially in a state of equilibrium.

Another object of` this invention is to provide an improved Valve `of* the character mentioned :m that may be easily and quickly repaired or reconditioned while connected in the line or conduit.

Another objectof this invention is to provide a valve of the character mentioned that embodies a replaceable cylinder liningfthe opening of the body for shiftably carrying the piston type valve. The liner or cylinder of the valve provided by this invention may be easily replaced when Worn or out out by the iiuid `under pressure and, if necessary, the piston valve may also be replaced, the replacement of the cylinder and piston valve fully reconditioning the valve for further service. This distinguishes the valve of the invention over the valves heretofore introduced Wherein the valve elementsseat directly in the bodies and when the bodies become `grooved or cut out by the action of the fiuid it is necessary to replace the entire valve or at least discard the `worn valve body.

Another object of this invention is to provide a valve of the character mentioned in which the lli valve element or piston valve covers the surface ofthe cylinder adjacent the ports when in the open as Well as the closed position to prevent corroding and erosion of the cylinder surface.

Another object of this invention is to provide A a Valve that is` long Wearing and capable of continuous useover-a long period as it embodies packing parts that are freed or released to retract before shifting of the valve proper so that they are notworn or scored by movement or shifting of the `valve proper.

Another object of this invention is to provide a valve in which the closure element or sealing element `is inthe nature of a piston type valve that is substantially balanced by the fluid pressures presentfin the body of the valve.

A further object of this invention is to provide a valve of the character mentioned that is simple and inexpensive of manufacture and that is capable of embodiment in forms or types suitable for various installations and for the handling of different` classes of uids.

The various objects and features of our invention will be fully understood from the following' detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of our invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. l is a central longitudinal detailed sectional view of one form of valve provided by this invention. Eig. 2 is a transverse detailed sectional View of theivalve illustrated in Fig. l, Figs. 1 and 2. illustrating the closure element or valve proper in its closed position. Fig. 3 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken substantially` as indicated by line 3-3 onFig. l. Fig. 4 is an, enlarged longitudinal detailed sectional vievv of` the. closure element o1* valve proper embodied in the valve illustrated in the Figs. land 2 showing it removed from the body of the valve. lFig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary transverse detailed sectional View taken substantially as .indicated byline 5 5 on Fig. l.` Fig. 6 is a transverse detailed sectional View taken substantially as indicated by line 5 5 on Fig. 1. Fig. 7 is a longitudinal detailed sectional View of another form of valve provided by this invention. Fig'. 8 is a transverse or horizontal detailed sectional View taken as indicated by line 8-3 on Fig. l and Fig. 9 is. an enlarged longitudinal detailed sectional View of the closure element or valve proper removed from the body.

The embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 6, inclusive, of the drawings, includes generally a body I0 adapted to be conline or the like.`

.sure element or piston type valve n-ected in a pipe line, conduit or the like, a clo- II shiftable in the body I Il between open and closed positions and operable to seal with the interior of the body and means I2 for shifting the valve II between its open and closed positions and for actuating or expanding the valve to seal with the interior of the body IIJ.

The body I may be Varied somewhat in its general shape and construction to adapt it for installation in various situations. In the typical form of the invention disclosed in the drawings the body Il) is adapted to be interposed in a conduit or line to connect two axially aligned portions or sections of the line. The body I0 may resemble, generally, the body of a globe valve having rounded or convex sides and a similarly shaped bottom. In accordance with the invention an inlet I3 enters one side of the body I8 and an outlet I4 extends to the opposite side of the body. Suitable bosses I5 may be provided around the inlet I3 and the outlet I4 to facilitate connection of the body I0 with portions of a pipe In the illustrative embodiment of the invention disclosed in the drawings the bosses I5 are internally screw-threaded to facilitate their connection in the pipe line, it being understood that other suitable means may be provided for this purpose.

In accordance with the invention a cavity or groove le is provided in the interior of the body I8 to communicate with the inner end of the inlet' i3 and a similar cavity or groove I'I isv provided in the body III to communicate with the inner end of the outlet I4. The cavities or grooves I6 and I'I have a substantial uid capacity and may have cylindrical curved side walls and substantially flat horizontal or normal upper and lower walls. The two grooves I6 and I'I are preferably out of alignment havingthe centers of curvature of ytheir side walls spaced laterally one from the other for the purpose to be hereinafter described. In the preferred arrangement of parts illustrated in the drawings the groove I6 is spaced above the groove Il. Where the inlet I3 and the outlet I4 are axially aligned the outlet M may -curve downwardly or laterally to join the groove I1 while the inlet I3 may havek direct communication wtih the-groove IIi-l The body I8 is provided with an opening I8 for receiving or holding the valve I I. The opening I8 enters one end of the body I0, for example, it may enter the upper end of the body and its longitudinal axis is preferably normal to or at right angles to the axes of the aligned inlet I3 and outlet I4. The opening I8 is preferably cylindrical and its upper end is closed by a suitable bonnet or cap I 9. The opening I8 passes downwardly or inwardly through the body IIJ to intersect the grooves I6 and I'I and extends through the body partition 20 separating the grooves iS and I'I. The lower end of the opening i8 is closed by the integral lower wall 2| of the body Ill. Where the grooves I6 and I I are out of axial alignment the longitudinal axis'of the opening I8 is preferably substantially equally spaced between the centers of curvature of the walls of the grooves. This relationship is clearly illustrated in Fig. 3 of the drawings.

In the preferred construction the opening` I8 is Y lined with a liner or cylinder 22. The cylinder 22 is in the form of a simple tube of uniform diameter and its interior is nished to slidably or shiftably carry the valve II. The liner or cylinder 22 is tightly force-fitted or otherwise xed in the opening I8 to have iluid tight and pressure tight engagement with the internal walls of the body I0. The cylinder 22 is preferably secured in the opening I8 in a manner that permits its removal for replacement when it becomes worn. The upper end of the cylinder 22 is engaged by the under side of the cap I9 while the lower end of the cylinder 22 bears on a shoulder 23 on the bottom wall 2|. arranged or positioned as just described passes through or intersects the internal body grooves IBand I1. A series of circumferentially spaced ports 24 is provided in the wall of the cylinder 22 toI communicate with the groove Iii and a similar series of ports 25 is provided in the wall of the cylinder 22 to communicate with the groove Il. Due to the offset arrangement of the grooves I6 and Il, described. above, the cylinder 22 is located closer to the. rear wall portion of the groove I6 than it is to the forward side of the groove and is located closer to the inner or rear wall portion of the groove Il than it is to the outer portion 'or discharge portion of the groove. rlhis relation of the cylinder 22 to the grooves IG and II provides for a more equal distribution of the uid to the ports 24 and 25 and for al: greater freedom in the flow of fluid through the valve.

The closure element or valve I I is in the nature of a piston valve shiftable longitudinally through the cylinder 22 between a position where it closes oiT the ports 24 and a position where the ports 24 are fully uncovered or open to connect the interior of the cylinder 22 with the body groove I E. It is a feature of the invention that the valve H is 'provided with packing that may be expanded or actuated to seal with the interior of the cylinder 22 and that may be freed or released when the valve II is to be shifted. To provide for the actuation or expansion of the said packing the valve II is sectional, comprising two hub parts or nut parts 26 and 2l related for relative longitudinal movement and a closure section or part 28 carried by the nut parts 28 and 2'! and operable to close the ports 24.

The nut parts 26 and 21 of the valve EI are cylindrical in their general configuration and are spaced apart axially or longitudinally within the cylinder 22. provided in the nut parts 26 and 21 to maintain the upper and lower end portions of the cylinder 22 in communication whereby the valve II is under substantially balanced uid pressures. A depression or tapered recess 95 is provided in the upper end of 'the nut part 26 to permit solid matter to freely drain through the ports 29 and to prevent solid matter from caking on the upper end of the valve. A skirt 38 is provided on the upper or outer end of the nut part 2G and is adapted to have sliding engagement with the interior of the cylinder 22 to assist in guiding the valve Il. The upper end of the skirt 38 may engage the under side of the cap I9 to limit the upper or outward movement of the valve ll. A skirt 3l cf substantial length is provided on the inner or lower end of the nut part 21 and has extensive sliding engagement with the interior of the cylinder 22 to eiectively guide the valve II in the cylinder. The lower end of the skirt 3I may cooperate with a stop 32 on the shoulder 23 to limit the inward movement of the valve II. The stop 32 may be in therform of a ring as shown. Ii desired or believed necessary a scraping ring 33 may be provided on the lower portion of the skirt 3l to clean the Wall of the cylinder Aligned longitudinal ports 29 are 'I'he cylinder 22 CIL 22. The skirt 3| covers and protects the surface oi the cylinder 22 adjacent the ports 24 to prevent cutting out or scoring of the surface and thus `insures the proper sealing of the valve with the surface. Slots or ports 34 are provided in the wall of the skirt 3| to register with the ports 24 when the valve is in its open position and toregister with the ports 25 when the valve is in its closed position. The ports 34 are preferably wider and of greater fluid capacity than the ports 24 and 25, as illustrated in Fig. 5 of Vthe drawings.

The closure section or part 28 of the valve may be a simple cylindrical tubular member arranged on thecylindrical peripheral surfaces of the nut parts 26 and 21.` The closure part 28 is `proportioned to extend completely acrossV the ports 24 and to have engagement with the Walls of the cylinder 22 above and below the ports 24 when the valve is in its closed position. The opposite ends 35 of the closure part 28 form axially facing annular shoulders.` The inner sides or ends of the skirts 30 and 3| form annular shoulders 36 which are spaced from and which oppose the shoulders 35. The expansible packing means of the valve for sealing withthe interior of the cylinder 22 comprises annular bodies or rings 31 of packing on the valve Il. The packing rings 31 are arranged on the nut parts 26` and 21 between the sets or pairs of opposing shoulders 35 and 36. it may be preferred to make the ends of the packing `rings 31 and the shoulders 35 and 36 inwardly convergent as shown to have a wedging as well as compressing action. The invention `contemplates the` formation of the packing rings 31 of various types of packing material to adapt the valve to handle fluids of various classes. In practice the rings 31 may be formed of rubber, rubber composition, metallic packing material, semi-metallic packing material, metal, Duphane,

or the like. Upon movement of the nut parts` and 21 toward one another by the means 38 as` will be subsequently described, the packing rings 31 are compressed and are thus actuated or expanded into sealing cooperation with the internal wall of the cylinder 22. The closure part of the valve forms an abutment'for the packing rings 31 and constitutes a spacer or equalizer to insure the equal actuation of the two rings `31. The part 2B bears on the parts and 21 and directly receives the pressure imposed by the uids handled relieving the packing rings of these forces.

The means i2 for shifting and actuating the valve il is a simple manual means readily operated by a single operator. The valve shifting and operating means I2 includes a stem 38 passing through a central opening 39 in the cap i9 and sealed about by a suitable packing gland 45 on the cap. A suitable hand wheel 4| is provided on the cuter end of the stem 38 for facilitating rotation and longitudinal shifting of the stem. The stem 38 is rotatable by means ofthe wheel 4|, and operative connectionsare provided between tne stem 38 and the nutpartsZB and 21 for effecting relative longitudinal movement between the nut parts 26 and 21 when the stem 38 is rotated.` The stem 38 extends through a central longitudinal opening 42 in the nut part 26 extends through a central longitudinal opening 3 in the nut part 21. The operative connections between the stem 38 and the nut Vparts 26 2l comprise threads 44 on the stem 38 and the wall of the opening 142 and threads 45 on the lthe openings 51 and 58.

and the threads 45 are right-hand threads or vice versa. It is to be understood that the invention contemplates the provisions of an operative threaded vconnection between ythe Stem 38 and only one of the nut parts 26 or 21, in which case theremaining nut part 26 or 21 has shouldered engagement with the stem 38 whereby rotation of the stem 38 eiects movement of `the nut parts toward one another or away from one another, depending upon the direction of rotation of the stem.

Means is provided for holding the nut parts 36 and 21 against rotation. Rods 45 pass through certain of the longitudinal ports 29 in the nut parts and are engageable by the` walls of the openings. The rods 46 may be secured in position in any suitable manner. In the particular case illustrated the lower ends of the rods 26 are threaded into sockets 41 in the lowerV body wall 2| and sockets 48pm the cap i9 receive the upper end portions of the rods. It is believed that it will be apparent that upon rotation of the stem 38 in one direction the cooperation of the threads 44 and 45 causes movement of the nut parts 26 and 21 toward one another and that rotation of the stem 38 in the opposite direction results in movement of the nut parts 26 and 21 away from one another. If desired or found necessary a washer 43 may be provided on the lower end portion of the stem 38 to limit the downward threading of the nut part 21. A nut 55 may be provided on the stern 38` to hold the washer 49 in place.

The valve shifting and operating means I2 includes a simple convenient means for shifting the stem 38 and the valve |l longitudinally and for positioning the` stem 38 where the valve is in its fully open position and is in its fully closed position. The valve and stem shifting meanscomprises a lever l. The lever 5| may have one end pivotally mounted on a post or support 52 on the cap i3. Spaced collars 53 are pinned or otherwise fixed to the stern 38 and the lever 5| has projectionsor pins 54 extending between and cooperating with the collars 53 whereby vpivoting of the lever effects longitudinal shiftingof the stem 36. The outer end portion of the lever 5| is in the nature of a handle portion and alatch 55 is pivoted to the lever 5| to be readily engaged and depressed when the handle portion is grasped. A relatively fixed member 56 projects upwardly from the cap l5 or the body i8 and is provided with vertically spaced openings 51 and 58. The latch 55 is provided with a pin 59 adapted to enter The opening 51 is located so that cooperation of the pin 55 with it definitely positions the stern 38 where the valve ll closes the ports' 24. Cooperation of the latch pin 53 with the opening 5B denitely positions the stem 38 in a position where the valve is fully open having its ports 34 in complete communication with the ports 24. The cooperation of the pin 5S with the opening 51 o'r the opening 58 effectively prevents shifting of the valve |l by fluid pressure. However, as the valve li is substantially balanced there is little or no tendency for the pressures in the body IEl to shift the valve.

` It is believed that the operation of the valve illustrated in Figs. l to 6` of the drawings will be readily understood from the foregoing detailed description. Assuming that the lever 5l is in the position where the latch pin 59 cooperates with the opening 58, the valve Il is in the position where its-ports 34 are in full communication with the ports. 24. This is of course the open position of the valve H and there is free passage of fluid through the valve. When the valve li is in its open position the nut parts 26 and 21 may be positioned with respect to one another to have the packing rings 31 substantially free of compression or the packing rings 31 may be maintained under suitable compression when the valve is open.v To shift the valve il from its open to its closedposition the handle portion of the lever 5l is grasped and the latch 55 is depressed, disengaging the pin 59 from the y opening 58. The lever 5l is then swung downwardly to move the valve l I downwardly through the cylinder 22. When the lever 5l has been moved downwardly to the position where the latch pin 59 entersthe opening 51 the lever and the latch 55 may be disengaged by the operator as the cooperation of the pin with the opening 51 properly positions the valve Il in its closed position. It is to be understoodthat the nut parts 26 and 21 of thevalve Il are preferably related so that the packing rings 91 are under little or no compression when the valve is shifted through the cylinder.

When the valve Il has thus been set in its closed position the stem 38 may be rotated by the means of the hand wheel 4l so that cooperation of the threads 44 and 45 results in movement of the nut parts 26 and 21 toward one another. This movement of the nut parts 26 and 21 compresses the packing rings 31 against the shoulders 35. In this manner the packing rings 31 are compressed so that they are forced outwardly or expanded to have tight, effective sealing cooperation with the internal wall of the cylinder 22, the shoulders 35 and 36 and the parts 26 and 21. The stem 38 may be rotated until it is believed that the packing rings 31 have been actuated or expanded the desired extent to properly and dependably prevent the leakage of uid past them. The packing rings 31 have sealing cooperation with Ythe internal wall of the cylinder 22 above and below the ports 24 when the valve is in its closed position and this engagement effectively prevents the passage and leakage of iiuid under pressure past the valve Il.

The closure part 28 of the valve Il which may be formed of hard, abrasion and `wear resisting material directly faces and completely extends across the several ports 24 and constitutes an equalizing abutment between the two compressed packing rings 31. Thus the valve Il provides a tight dependable closure or seal for sealing off the flow through the valve. As the ports 24 are arranged in an annular or circumferentialseries the pressures exerted by the fluid on the valve are substantially equalized or .uniform throughout the circumference of the valve. In the event there is pressure on the iiuid in the downstream side of the valve the pressures in the opposite end portions of the cylinder 22 substantially balance one another in their action on the valve H. The radial pressures on the Valve Il are also balanced so that the valve floats or is substantially fully balanced. The ports 29 maintain the opposite end portions of the cylinder opening in communication.

When it is desired to shift the valve II from its closed position to the open position it is preferred to iirst rotate the stern 38 by means of the hand wheel 4| to s hift the nut parts 26 and 21 apart or away from one another. This shifting of the nut parts relieves the compression strain on the packing rings 31 allowing the packing rings to return to their normal shape and size freeing them'or substantially freeing them from the internal wall of the cylinder 22. Following the releasing or freeing of the packing rings 31 the latch 55 may be depressed to release its pin 59 from the opening 51 and the lever 5| is swung upwardly. This movement of the lever of course moves the valve il upwardly through the cylinder 22 and the Valve may be brought to and retained in its fully opened position by entering the latch pin 59 in the opening 58. It is to be noted that cutting out and wearing of the cylinder 22 at the ports 24 and 34 and wearing and eroding of the skirt 3| does not impair the operation of the valve. When the cylinder 22 and the valve Il become excessively worn they may be readily replaced without removing the body I0 from the pipe line or conduit.

The form of the invention illustrated in Figs. '1 to 9 inclusive of the drawings includes, generally, a body 66 adapted to be connected in a pipe line or the like, a shiftable and expansible valve 6i in the body 69 operable to cut off the flow of fluid therethrough, and means 62 for shifting and expanding the valve 6I.

The body 60 of the valve shown in Figs. 7 to 9 of the drawings is adapted to be interposed in a pipe line or iiuid handling system to conduct the fluid passing therethrough and is shaped to change the direction of flow, that is, the body 69 is in the form of an L or elbow for changing the direction of iiow substantially 90. It is obvious, of course, that fittings of various characters may be connected with the body 69 or provided in the pipe line to provide for the iiow of fluid as desired. An inlet 63 enters one side of the body 6i) and a fluid outlet 64 extends. to one end of the body. Bosses 65 are provided at the inlet 63 and the outlet 64 to facilitate the connection of the body 60 in the pipeline. The bosses 65 may be internally threaded or otherwise conditioned for ready connection with elements of the conduit or pipe line; An inlet cavity or opening 66 is provided in the valve body 60 at the inner end of the inlet 63. The opening 66 may have a cylindrical side wall and at normal upper and low'er walls. In practice the opening 66 may be substantially concentric with the outlet 64.

`The cavity or opening 66 is preferably comparatively large or of substantial fluid capacity to readily handle the fluid admitted by the inlet so that there is no restriction in its iiow.

'I'he body 60 is provided with an opening 61 which connects with or intersects the opening 66. The opening 61 is considerably smaller in diameter than the opening 66 and may be concentric with that opening. The opening 61 enters what may be termed the upper end of the body 60 and the lower end of the opening 61 joins or communicates with the outlet 64. A cap 68 is provided on the upper end of the body 60 to close the upper end of its opening 61. The opening 61 is preferably cylindrical and of uniform diameter. The opening 61 is provided to carry the valve 6I and is preferably provided with a liner or cylinder 69 for slidably carrying the valve. The cylinder 69 is a simple, tubular member whose internal surface is finished for sliding engagement by the valve 6I. The lower end of the cylinder 69 may bear on the lower end wall 1!) of the body opening 61. The upper end of the cylinder 63 may be engaged by the cap 68 or a gasket 1| provided at thelower end of the cap. A series of circumferentially spaced openings 90 is provided in the wall of the cylinder 69 to communicate with the lower or inner portion of the opening 86. The cylinder 69 is tightly force-fitted or otherwise xed in the body opening 61 to have fluid tight and pressure tight cooperation with its wall. The cylinder 69 is secured in the opening 61 so that it may be replaced when worn or cut out.

The valve 6| is in the nature of a piston valve operable longitudinally in the Vcylinder 69 between a position where it completely closes and seals off the ports 90 and a position where the ports 98 are fully uncovered. In practice the valve 6| may be similar to or identical with the valve of the previously described form of the invention. The valve 6| includes. two like opposed nut parts 12 and 13 having spaced aligned longitudinal ports 14. A skirt 15 is provided on theupper end of the upper part 12 to assist in guiding the valve through the cylinder 69. The part 12 has a tapering recess 95a in its upper end for preventing accumulations of solid matter from affecting the operation .of the valve. A skirt 16 of substantial length is provided on the lower end of the nut part 13 to guide the valve 6|.through the cylinder 69 and t0 protect the Wall of the cylinder against corrosion, and the abrading action of the uid handled. A circumferential series of spaced ports 11 is provided in the skirt 16 and the ports 11 are adapted to communicate with the ports 90,when the valve 6| is in its open position. The lower end of the skirt 16 may engage the shoulder 10 to limit the downward movement of the valve 6| through the cylinder. A scrapingring 96 may be provided on theskirt 16 for cleaning the surface of the cylinder 69. The skirt 16 coversand protects the surface of the cylinder 69 adjacent the ports 98 when the valve 6| is in its openposition. The inner ends of the skirts 15 and 16 form annular shoulders 18 on the` nut parts 12 and 13.

The valve 6| includes a sealing part or closure part 19 surrounding and shiftably engaging the nut parts 'i2 and 13. The closure part 19 is proportioned to extend completely across the ports 98 and project beyond the upper and lower ends of the ports 98 when the valve 6| is in its closed position. The opposite ends of the closure part 18 form axially facing shoulders 88 whichr are spaced from and oppose the shoulders 18. Cornpressible and eXpansible packing rings 8| are arranged on the nut parts 12 and 13 between the shoulders 18 and 88. The rings 8| may be formed of rubber, rubber composition, metallic packing material, metal, Duphane, or any other form oi sealing or packing material depending upon the characterof the fluid to be handled by the valve. preferably inwardly convergent and the shoulders 18 and 8 are preferably correspondingly convergent whereby they have a wedging as well as a compressing action in their engagement with the packing rings. The nut parts 12 and 13 oi' the valve 6| are shiftable toward one another The ends of the packing rings 8| are.

tain of the ports 14 to prevent rotation of the parts 12 and 13.

The means 62 of the valve illustrated in Figs. 7 to 9 of the drawings for shifting the valve 6| between vits open and closed positions and for actuating or compressing the packing rings 8| of the valve 6| may be identical with the valve shifting and actuating means I2 of the previously describedforrn of the invention and the corresponding reference numerals will be employed in connection with its several parts. The stem 38er the operating means 62 passes through :and has threaded engagement with at least one of the nut parts 12 and 13. In the case illusiratcd in the drawings the stem 38 is threaded through openings 85 and 86 respectively, in the nut parts 'i2 and 13 and has oppositely pitched threads cooperating with the nut parts whereby turning of the stem in one direction shifts the parts i2 and 13 toward one another and turning of the stem in the other direction shifts the parts` away from` one another. The stem 38 carrying the valve 6| is adapted to be shifted axially by pivoting of the lever 5| and the lever may be positioned by means of the latch pin 59 to set the valve 6| in the fully open position and the fully closed position.

The operation of the valve illustrated in Figs. 7 to 9 inclusive of the drawings is substantially identical with the operation of the valve illustrated in Figs. 1 to 6 inclusive of the drawings. Assuming that the valve 6| is in the position illustrated in Fig. 7 of the drawings and it is desired to close the valve, the operator engages the lever 5| and depresses the latch 55 to release the pin` 59 from the opening 58 and then pivots the lever 5| downwardly. This shifts the valve 6| to its closed position which may be accurately determined by entering the latch pin 59 in the opening 51. The nut parts 12 and 13 of the valve 6| are preferably related so that the packing rings 8| are free or relatively unconstrained when the Valve is to be shifted. With the valve 6| in its fully closed position the operator may turn the stem 38 by means of the hand wheel 4| to cause the nut parts 12 and 13 to move toward one another. This movement of the nut parts 12 and 13 results in compression and outward forcing or expansion of the packing rings 8|. Thus the packing rings 8| are forced into tight sealing cooperation with the internal surface of the cylinder 69. The packing rings 8| are adapted to seal with the wall of the cylinder 69 in planes above and below the ports 98 whereby the valve 6| is operable to cornpletely and dependably seal olf the ports and thus prevent flow and leakage through the valve.

When the valve 6| is to be returned to its opened position the stem 38 is rotated to shift the nut parts 12 and 13 in opposite directions. This removes the compression strain from the packing rings 8| and the lever 5| is swung upwardly to move the valve 6| to its open position. As the packing rings 8| are relieved of compression when the valve 6| is shifted they permit the free easy shifting of the valve and are not excessively worn or scored by the movement of the valve through the cylinder 69. With the valve 6| in its opened position the ports 11 are in full communication with the ports 9 to permit free ow through the valve. The valve 6| is substantially balanced and as its packing rings 8| may be freed of compression it may be easily shifted between its `open and closed position regardless of the pressure on the fluid handled by the valve. i

The invention contemplates 4the provision of cleaning or scraping rings on the outer or upper skirts 3e and 15, such rings operating in substantially the same manner as the rings 33 and S6. It is to be particularly noted that the intermediate members 28 and 'I9 of the valves have equal end pressures exerted on them and that the members 28 and 'i9 act as equalizers between the spaced packing rings and that by reason of the circumferentially spaced ports 24 and 90 the radial iiuid pressures acting on the members 28 and'lQ are substantially fully balanced. Thus the members 28 and 19 of the valves are fully floating or fully balanced so that they are not urged against walls of the cylinders or the nut parts of the valves' causing wearing or binding of the parts. The circumferentially spaced ports 25-34 and I1-90 provide for the radial in-iiow of the fluid into the valves and cylinders at circumferentially spaced points which in-flow is in streams or currents which converge at common zones so that the action of the fluid neutralizes itself. Thus the circumferentially spaced inwardly flowing streams admitted by the spaced ports of the cylinders and valves insure the passage of the iiuid through the Valves without the eroding or cutting out of the parts by the action of the fluid or solid matter in the fluid. The upper or outer ends 0f the `nut parts 26 and 'F2 of the valves in being dished or provided with recesses prevent the excessive accumulation of solid matter at these points and any accumulations of solid matter that may be present do not interfere with the proper action of the valves. The various features of the valves mentioned above taken with the features flowing from the structures specifically described above provide for the effective, dependable and eilicient operation of the valves provided by the invention.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of our invention, we do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to ourselves any variations or modications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims:

Having described our invention, we claim:

l. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the opening comprising a closure member adapted to extend across the inner end of the inlet, packing at the opposite ends of the member for sealing with the wall of the opening at opposite sides of the inlet, and parts movable to compress the packing against the said wall, and a stem rotatable to move said parts to actuate the packing and axially shiftable to move the valve between the open and closed positions.

2. A valve comprising a body having an inlet and an outlet for communicating with a conduit, and having an opening substantially transverse of the inlet and outlet and cavities at the inner ends of the inlet and outlet intersected by the said opening, a cylinder lining said opening and having a series of circumfcrentially spaced ports communicating with the cavities, and a valve shiftable in the cylinder between a position where it Yseals the series of ports communicating with the inlet cavity and a position where the said series of ports are uncovered, the valve including a closure member for sealing off said series of ports communicating with the inlet cavity whereby the radial pressures on the valve are equalized, and a scraper ring for cleaning the internal wall of the cylinder during such movement of the valve.

3. A valve comprising a body having a iluid passage and a cylindrical opening intersecting the passage, a valve element shiftable in the opening comprising two relatively movable parts and packing associated with the parts to be actuated into v.sealing contact with the interior of the body by relative movement of the parts in one direction, and a single member for shifting the element between the open and closed positions and for effecting positive movement of the said parts relative to one another in both directions with the valve element in any position to actuate and free the packing.

4. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the body comprising a member adapted to cover the inlet, relatively movable parts carrying the member, packing arranged between the ends of the member and shoulders on the parts, and means for moving the parts toward and away from one another to effect actuation of the packing to seal with the body and to effect freedom of the packing to permit easy movement of the valve.

5. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the body comprising a member adapted to cover the inlet, relatively movable parts carrying the member, packing arranged between the ends of the member and shoulders on the parts, and means for moving the parts toward and away from one another to effect actuation of the packing to seal with the body and to effect freedom of the packing to permit easy movement of the valve, said means including a rotatable stern having thread-` ed engagement vwith at least one of the said parts.

6. A valvecomprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the body comprising a member adapted to cover the inlet, relatively movable parts carrying the member, packing arranged between the ends of the member and shoulders on the parts, and means for moving the parts toward and away from one another to eect actuation of the packing to seal with the body and to effect freedom of the packing to permit easy movement of the valve, there being a port ni the valve communicating with the opposite ends of the body whereby the pressures in said opposite ends are equalized.

7. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the body comprising a member adapted to cover the inlet, relatively movable parts carrying the member, packing arranged between the ends of the member and shoulders on the parts, skirts on said parts cooperating with the body to guide the valve therein, and means for moving the parts toward and away from one another to effect actuation of the packing to seal with the body and to eiTect freedom of the packing to permit easy movement of the valve.

8. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve movable in the body comprising a member adapted to cover the inlet, relatively movable parts carrying the member, packing arranged between the ends of the member and shoulders on the parts, a rotatable stem having threaded engagement with at least one of said parts to move the parts relative to one another to actuate the packing, the stem being axially movable to move the valve between the open and closed positions, and means for releasably setting the stem in positions where the valve is open and closed.

9. A valve comprising a body having an inlet. and an outlet disposed at right angles to one another and an opening joining the inlet and outlet and substantially axially aligned with the outlet, a valve movable in'the body and comprising packing for sealing with the body at opposite sides of the inlet, and relatively movable parts for actuating the packing, and a stem rotatable to move said parts relative to one another to actuate the packing and axially shiftable to move the valve between its open and closed positions.

10. A valve comprising a body having an inlet, and an outlet disposed at right angles to one another and an opening joining the inlet and outlet and substantially axially alignedA with the outlet, a ported valve movable in the body and comprising packing for sealing with the body at opposite sides of the inlet, and relatively movable parts for actuating the packing, means for preventing rotation of said parts, and a stem for shifting the valve and having threaded cooperation with at least one of said parts whereby rotation of the stem moves the parts to actuate the packing. Y

l1. A valve including a body having an inlet, an outlet and an opening, a valve shiftable in the body to control said inlet, they valve including two relatively shiftable parts, and packing operable by relative movement of said parts to seal with the internal wall of the body at opposite sides of the said inlet when the valve is in the closed position, and a single stem movable axially to shift the valve between the open and closed positions and rotatable to positively shift said parts relative to one another in both directions to actuate and free the packing.

WILLIAM B. COLLINS. WALTER W. BOGGS. 

